Study of visual communication in cuttlefish

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Luc sur Mer, BASSE NORMANDIE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Apr 2026

20 Mar 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Université de Caen Normandie
Research Field

Neurosciences
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Positions

Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline

20 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country

France
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Offer Starting Date

25 Apr 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary project investigating the communication systems of cuttlefish using biomimetic robotic platforms.

The project combines behavioral biology, robotics, and computational analysis to explore how cuttlefish produce and interpret dynamic visual signals. The successful candidate will contribute to experimental design, computational analysis of behavioral data, and the integration of biological insights with robotic systems.


Where to apply
E-mail

bastien.lemaire@unicaen.fr

Requirements
Research Field
Neurosciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

PhD in biology, cognitive sciences, computational neuroscience, bioinformatics, robotics, or a related field

Strong expertise in computational data analysis (e.g., behavioral analysis, signal processing, or machine learning)

Experience working with cephalopods

Ability to work in an interdisciplinary research environment


Specific Requirements

Programming experience (Python and R)

Experience with behavioral experiments and quantitative analysis

Interest in bio-inspired robotics and animal communication


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
FRENCH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Neurosciences
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Selection process

Email your CV to bastien.lemaire@unicaen.fr by April 20th.


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Université de Caen Normandie - CREC marine station of Luc-sur-Mer
Country
France
City
Luc-sur-Mer
Postal Code
14530
Street
54 Rue du Docteur Charcot
Geofield


Contact
City

Caen
Website

http://www.unicaen.fr
Street

Esplanade de la Paix 14032 CAEN CEDEX
Postal Code

CS 14032
E-Mail

bastien.lemaire@unicaen.fr

STATUS: EXPIRED

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